The Wonder of MagicWe sit down virtually with local comedy magician, Trino to talk about what performers are doing when they can't go out.Trino tells us about his history and love of magic and his plans to continue his recurring magic show, Ama

Good Ol' Fashioned TV Binging with Kylie Piette and Nick Milbratz of Couch Potatoes Unite!

Apr 28th, 2020 1h 16m

You finally have the time to watch as much TV as you want. So... what do you watch?We consult the veteran screen watchers at Couch Potatoes Unite! to discuss the finer points of watching TV until your eyes bleed.Find more at Couch Potatoes Unit

Art in a Time of Stay at Home with Hannah Berry of Lions & Rabbits

Apr 20th, 2020 46m 15s

Grand Rapids is an artistic city. Its love for art extends well beyond ArtPrize. But how are its artists doing while being stuck at home during the COVID-19 lockdown?We reached out to Hannah Berry, local artist, advocate, community organizer, a

Support Grand Rapids' Restaurants with Christopher Freeman of EatGR

Apr 7th, 2020 1h 3m

You can't dine in, but you can take out or get delivery. This is life right now and it sucks. But there is hope.EatGR is a community of people who love to explore local restaurants and share their experiences and on this episode we're talking w

Audio Happy Hour with Larry Lynch and Brian Davis of the Local Roots Podcast

Apr 1st, 2020 1h 29m

A Podcast Crossover Audio Happy HourGrab a beer and laugh with us as we talk with Larry Lynch and Brian Davis of the Local Roots Podcast. This was totally free form and we had a blast! Topics include:Beer and our love for Bell's Two HeartedIs

How Brian Failed at Winter Camping with Sam Truby of Switchback Gear Exchange

Mar 4th, 2020 41m 53s

The great outdoors.Derrick and Brian ventured out into the woods and faced off with the elements for some Winter Camping. The elements won. What went wrong?We took a trip to Switchback Gear Exchange to get answers. Our fantastic guide Sam Truby

LaughFest & the Importance of Gilda's Club in Our Community with Joanne Roehm

Feb 14th, 2020 25m 53s

LaughFest 2020 is right around the corner and it got us thinking, for the newcomer to the Grand Rapids area or the person possibly living under a rock, what is LaughFest and what do you need to know?So we took a trip down to Gilda's Club Grand

Open Mic Nights feat. Mayan Buzz Coffee Bar

Feb 11th, 2020 16m 4s

We thought we were in for poorly sung covers or a disinterested crowd. What we found was a community that was pulling itself together.Mayan Buzz Coffee Bar on Grandville in Grand Rapids is home to Complete Connection, a community based open mi

World of Winter Festival: A Reason to Get Outside this Winter

Jan 23rd, 2020 24m 32s

Just because it's snowing and cold doesn't mean you can't get outside.The World of Winter Festival is a month long festival in downtown Grand Rapids. We all know our city is an amazing experience in spring, summer, and fall, but this festival w

Pinball at The Pyramid Scheme

Jan 7th, 2020 27m 41s

Sure plays a mean pinball!On the first Sunday of the month from 4PM-2AM, Pyramid Scheme offers FREE PINBALL! Grab your friends and head down for a fun night of lights, sounds, beers, and flippers!Pinball has been the hero and the villain in the

Winter is Here

Dec 30th, 2019 30m 2s

Gearing up for the winter in Grand Rapids is no ones favorite activity, but the fun doesn't stop when the snow starts to fly!Go out and enjoy some winter beers. Founders Brewery has a wide selection of great winter specials. Check out Brewsader

Christmas in Grand Rapids: Or When to Wear Your Christmas Sweater

Dec 20th, 2019 28m 58s

Brian and Rick are back to talk about what to do in Grand Rapids during the holiday season and debate Gift Giving and Receiving as adults.Topics Featured:Santa is charging parents to cut in line, officially putting him on the naughty list. Get

Take Charge of Your Health and Your Life with Dave Jimenez of Title Boxing Club Grand Rapids

Dec 6th, 2019 26m 42s

"We take on that mindset that we're fighting for our health, we're fighting for our wellness"Why get in shape? It's hard. By adopting the fighter's mentality, your goal is no longer trying to fit into those jeans in the back of your closet (alt

How to Get Into Biking with Cory Bultman of Village Bike & Fitness

Dec 5th, 2019 58m 38s

You want to get out and explore your city? Traverse the great outdoors? Get in shape and race your friends? Cycling is a great way to accomplish any and all of those goals.But where do you start? We sat down with Cory Bultman of Village Bike an

What is Connect Grand Rapids and Why Are We Doing This?

Dec 4th, 2019 26m 57s

We are all looking for connection. In an era of instant communication, it seems it would be easy to find the communities and groups where your passion or interest in a subject is matched with peers.Maybe you are new to the area and are looking